Publisher: Data East
Released: 1990
Heavy Barrel is a run 'n' gun title that was first released in the Arcades in 1987.
+ Comprehensive enemy types with unique attack patterns will test your awareness and reaction speeds.
+ Levels keep you on your toes by constantly scrolling horizontally, vertically and diagonally, often within the same area.
+ It's impressive how the stages seamlessly flow into one another (with no breaks) to simulate an epic journey.
- However, the later stages lean too heavily on reused design assets and end up repeating the same layouts.
- Hitting diagonal shots can be problematic and with no evade manoeuvre some situations result in unavoidable death.
- The end credits are a real let-down due to them displaying a text-only screen in a very anti-climactic manner.
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